Alioto Gets There
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Markkos Ladev opened 30,000 in early position and both Piero Alioto and Alejandro Lococo came along in the blinds.
The dealer fanned a flop of J♠6♦5♠, and the action checked to Ladev who continued for 35,000. Alioto check-raised all in for 225,000, forcing Lococo to quickly fold and Ladev snap-called.
Piero Alioto: K♠10♠ 
Markkos Ladev: A♠J♦
Alioto flopped a flush draw and the 9♥ turn gave him a straight draw as well. The 4♠ river completed his flush and he raked in the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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565,000
305,000
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305,000 |
|
535,000
-255,000
|
-255,000 |
|
285,000
-40,000
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-40,000 |
|
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